It has been said: "Don't burn your bridges you never know when you will need to cross over them again."
I am discovering that my journey has a cyclic nature. Milestones that I've passed are re-emerging as well as obstacles that I thought I mastered.
I am aware of the ebb and flow of my journey. On this return trip, my senses are heightened with a mixed feeling of uncertainty and excitement.
Staying connected in the present without living in the past and worrying about the future is a robust and daunting enterprise.
Acceptance of anxiety and frustration while remaining committed to transformation is the essence of growth and spiritual maturity.
I am blessed with companions, teachers, and friends on my path that enable me to remain engaged in the process of living life from the inside out rather than the outside in. This is my awareness as I return to familiar bridges and crossroads.
My uncle, Johnnie (peace to his memory) once told me about the optimal distance of keeping me eye on goals I set for myself.
If my objective is too close I will be blinded by it and miss the enjoyment and beauty of life. If my objective is too far ahead I will become disheartened and not appreciate where I am or how far I've come.
I once read that the secret to winning an Ironman is not getting too high on the abundance of excitement or burst of adrenaline at the beginning of the race nor getting too low when every cell in your body is screaming in rebellion to quit because you are going to die.
The key to finishing is one step, one stroke, one pedal at a time.
As I revisit this deep truth, it's time to run my run because it's fun until its done.
Peace & Blessings on Your Journey.
